Behavior

Why do crayfish move when you try to pick it up?

• They move because they're scared.

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Why do crayfish have so many legs?

• They have so many swimming legs and walking legs because they need to move and swim.

Are they loners do they live in a pack?

• They are loners.

Do beat-up crayfish live in the wild and how do they survive?

• They live in the wild. It is harder for a beat-up crayfish to survive if a predator comes, because he's missing claws or some other body part.

How big do the get?

• They get around 30mm long.

Why do crayfish get into fights?

• Most often, two animals of the same species fight. It is over territory. Which may include available food or for males, the attention of females.
• Crayfish are a naturally aggressive species and will squabble over almost anything.